Sea Mammals

Definition of Sea Mammals as it relates to Animals, Mammals, Pinnipeds

Sea mammals are warm-blooded aquatic creatures belonging to the class Mammalia, distinguished by their ability to nurse their young with milk and maintain a constant body temperature. This diverse group encompasses various species such as whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, walruses, manatees, and dugongs. These mammals have evolved unique adaptations for life in the water, including specialized limbs or flippers, streamlined bodies, and the capacity to hold their breath for extended periods. They inhabit a wide range of marine habitats, from polar regions to tropical waters, and play crucial ecological roles as both predators and prey within these ecosystems.

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